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Weekly Bar Briefs - October 28, 2025

Dear Buncombe Bar Members,

The Buncombe County Bar will be having a memorial service to honor the Bar members we have lost over the last two years on Friday, Nov. 14 at 4:00 in the 5th floor courtroom. The Honorable Alan Z. Thornburg will preside with honorees to include:

Faye Burner
Michael Drye
Bruce Elmore, Jr.
Greg Hutchins
Larry Kimel
John Purvis
Robert Robinson
Albert Sneed, Jr.
Wyatt Stevens
No registration needed, but please join us for this event and please share with their friends and family if you know someone who would want to attend.

Bar News

Social for New Admittees to Buncombe Bar & Members of the Young Lawyers Division

New admittees are invited to be a part of the Buncombe Bar's Young Lawyers Division!  Please join us at a social in a beautiful setting at the Governor's Western Residence on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 4:00 - 6:00.  Join the Buncombe Bar’s Young Lawyers Division on the top of Town Mountain to meet and greet the Bar’s newest members! Enjoy …

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Social for New Admittees to Buncombe Bar & Members of the Young Lawyers Division

Free CLE Series - The Science of Steady with Laura Mahr

The Science of Steady: Mind-Body Skills to Regulate Stress in Challenging Times Five-Week NO COST CLE series exclusively for members of the Buncombe County Bar Course Dates: Tuesdays Oct 14, 21, 28 and November 11, 18, 2025 NOTE: No class on 11/4

Time: 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom

Enroll now: Click this link to register on Zoom

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Attorney Mike Begley Inducted into NCBA Legal Practice Hall of Fame

Attorney Mike Begley of Begley Law Firm in Black Mountain was inducted into the NCBA Legal Practice Hall of Fame on Friday, October 17, 2025. This award recognizes Mike's commitment to community engagement, elected public service, and professional guidance.

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Attorney Mike Begley (center) holding his award with fellow Begley Law Firm Attorneys Matthew Quigley (left) and Allison Quigley (right)

Celebrating Pro Bono Month

Join Pisgah Legal Services and the Buncombe Co Pro Bono Committee in celebrating you, our pro bono volunteer attorneys! Enjoy good company, fall vibes, and complimentary appetizers by the river as we celebrate your support to access justice. Drinks will be available for purchase.

When: October 28th, 2025
Where: Zillicoah Beer Company at 870 Riverside Dr. in Woodfin
Time: 5pm - 7pm

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Classifieds

LITIGATION ATTORNEY OPPORTUNITY

The Asheville law firm of Greg Johnson Attorney at Law PC has a thriving real estate litigation practice and is looking for a litigation attorney to manage existing cases and future referrals.

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Associate Attorney – Business Transactions Practice

Coffield Heedy Kilgore PLLC is seeking a dedicated and talented Associate Attorney to join our Business Transactions Practice. We are a dynamic and client-focused law firm committed to providing exceptional legal services and fostering professional growth. As an Associate Attorney in our Business Transactions Practice, you will work closely with clients to provide innovative and practical solutions for their business needs.

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Associate Attorney – Business Transactions Practice

Upcoming Events

October 14 - November 18 - Laura Mahr 5 Week Free CLE Virtual Series - The Science of Steady: Mind-Body Skills to Regulate Stress in Challenging Times
November 6 - YLD Meet & Greet at Governor's Western Residence
November 12 - Monthly Luncheon at YMI Cultural Center with Mayor Esther Manheimer
November 14 - Buncombe Bar Memorial Service at 4:00 in the 5th Floor Courtroom
December 12 - Buncombe Bar Holiday Party at The Venue 5:30 - 9:00 PM